Case involves South Bend officer

Macik on paid administrative leave after altercation.

Macik on paid administrative leave after altercation.

July 15, 2006|TOM MOOR Tribune Staff Writer

An investigation involving a South Bend police officer was sent to the Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office for further review Friday. Tony Macik, an eight-year veteran of the South Bend Police Department, was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday after an altercation he was allegedly involved in the day before in Elkhart County. Police were called to Duncan Systems -- 29391 Old U.S. 33 -- about 11 a.m. Wednesday after receiving calls that someone had been battered, Indiana State Police Sgt. Trent Smith said. The victim sustained minor injuries and a bump to the head. Macik, who was believed to be at the scene, was not there when police arrived. "We tried to track down the suspect in the case but weren't able to find him," Smith said. The incident stemmed from a domestic dispute, police said. Macik faces possible charges of battery, intimidation, trespassing and criminal mischief. The Elkhart County Police Department assisted Indiana State Police on the scene. WSBT-TV contributed to this report.